Can a High Court dismiss a revision petition for non-prosecution due to the petitioner’s repeated non-appearance?

High Court reaffirms procedural norm that failure to appear at multiple hearings warrants dismissal—upholds existing practice and serves as binding authority on non-prosecution applications.

 

Summary

Category Data
Case Name CR/2872/2021 of SATYA BHUSHAN Vs MAHAVIR PARSHAD (NOW DECEASED) THROUGH HIS LRS AND ORS
CNR PHHC010966122020
Date of Registration 17-11-2021
Decision Date 12-12-2023
Disposal Nature DISMISSED
Judgment Author Justice Namit Kumar
Court High Court of Punjab and Haryana
Bench Single-judge bench
Facts as Summarised by the Court
  • Petitioner failed to appear on 06.08.2022, 18.11.2022, 01.08.2023 and on 12.12.2023, leading to dismissal for non-prosecution.
Citations 2023 PHHC 158722

Factual Background

The petitioner filed a revision petition (CR-2872-2021) before the High Court of Punjab and Haryana.

  • 06.08.2022: No counsel appeared; matter adjourned to 18.11.2022.
  • 01.08.2023: No representation for the petitioner.
  • 12.12.2023: Petition dismissed for non-prosecution due to absence of appearance.

Alert Indicators

  • ✔ Precedent Followed

Citations

  • 2023 PHHC 158722 (High Court of Punjab and Haryana, decided 12.12.2023)

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